Rabbits are incredibly social creatures given the right environment, but they are also prey animals. Sometimes it takes a little while for your rabbit to warm up to you and that's entirely fine! Don't be discouraged. There are a lot of resources online if you need help figuring out ways to bond with your rabbit. The most important thing to remember is patience, and giving them the opportunity to come to you.
Rabbits are not solitary creatures, and do best with a companion. That can come in the form of a bonded pair or with consistent love from its caregiver & family. Rabbits are just as complex as cats and dogs, and they have deep and varied personalities. Its important to take that into consideration when choosing your new best friend.
If your bunny was born in our barn, it is a guarantee that your bunny has been loved on since the day it was born, and is used to being handled by people, both adults and children. We have made sure to only reproduce our sweetest bunnies, and because of that we end up with super sweet babies. That being said, you will still need to form a bond with your bunny to be able to have the same relationship that we have built with them.
Don't overwhelm your new bun bestie! We know you are excited to love on your new bunny, but please keep in mind that rabbits are going to be nervous going to their new home. Try to give them 24-48 hours of quiet while they get used to their new home. Once they are looking more comfortable, sit down on the floor and let them come to you. Its important to build trust with them to form a loving connection.
Speaking of personality, rabbits have them! Some are rambunctious and others are calm. Some are born to be in your lap and some are a bit independent. Try to relay what you are looking for in your rabbit so that we can guide you to the right bun.
Rabbits are social and affectionate animals! They can show their love for you in many ways, including giving you kisses, flopping over in your presence, doing happy hops (binkies) or rubbing or placing their heads against you. Congratulations! Your bunny loves you.
When a rabbit is upset, scared, worried, or generally very annoyed by you, they will let you know by thumping. Some bunnies do this more often because they are sassy buns, and some...don't do it at all. You will quickly find out what kind of bunny you have as you interact with them. Rabbits have HUGE personalities!
Hollands can live for 8-10 years but some have been known to live longer, make sure you understand your commitment to them is not short!
Vet Care is important, but equally important is your vigillance and commitment to your bunnies health and wellbeing. Make sure you are checking daily for any behavioral changes that could be signs of illness. Bunnies dont show their discomfort the same way other species do, so its important to pay attention to any sigs your rabbit isnt feeling 100%. The internet is a great resource for animal care, bunnies included. If you have any questions or concerns with your bunnies health, refer back to your vet!
Holding & Deposits
Congratulations on your new bun! We are ecstatic that you have chosen to pick your new family member from one of our herd.
Deposits:
A Non-Refundable deposit is mandatory to hold your rabbit of choice. Without deposit there is NO guarantee that you will get the bunny you have decided on.
· Rabbits are NOT available for reservation until 4 weeks at the earliest but are typically posted to our social media pages on a first come first serve basis between 6-8 weeks of age.
· We do not host a waitlist, although you can message us directly if you would like general information on when a specific color MIGHT be available. (Turning on post notifications on our social media pages is the best way to see what will be available soon.)
· We do not guarantee any rabbit will be available until they are posted for reservation. Not all posted rabbits on our pages will be available for purchase, but all rabbits posted as available for reservation are available to the public until a deposit has been placed for the rabbit. Our rabbitry does retain the right to first pick any of the animals produced here.
· Deposits must be sent via Zelle only. We do not accept any other forms of payment for deposits. Your remaining balance can be paid via cash or Zelle when you pick up your bunny on their go home date.
Holds:
Holding rabbits past their go home day will be on a case-by-case basis, and only available BEFORE they leave for their new homes. Once the rabbit has left our care, we cannot take it back to hold it longer, this is for the biosafety of all animals involved. Any extended or necessary holds must be discussed with us BEFORE a deposit is submitted, and will have an associated fee.
· For any rabbits that are held past their go home date, there will be a 20$ PER WEEK fee that will be due when you pick up your rabbit and pay your remaining balance. The fee will not be prorated if you are having us hold for less than 7 days. All holds will be subject to the minimum of 20$ and will accrue a weekly fee. For example, if we hold your rabbit for ten days, this will be considered as two full weeks and will be charged accordingly. This must be paid in full before the rabbit is released into your care.
· We understand that life happens, so we do offer a two-day grace period to pick up your rabbit once the go home date has arrived. To clarify, you will have a total of 3 days to pick up your rabbit. Day 1 is your rabbits go home day; days 2 & 3 are the subsequent days after. After the third day, unless other agreements have been made, your rabbit will become available to the public again, and your deposit will be retained by the rabbitry. Please message us directly, in advance, if you believe this will be applicable to you.
*Please ensure that you make the necessary arrangements, and have the availability to pick up your rabbit, before placing a deposit.
ATTENTION
Although we LOVE our bunnies, we are not able to board or take back rabbits that have left our rabbitry. We are a small family run rabbitry, and although we do ensure that all our rabbits are kept in a climate controlled indoor environment, we simply do not have the space for boarding or returns. Rabbits from outside of our rabbitry are considered a biosecurity risk and cannot be housed near our rabbits. We do not have an alternative space to quarantine, and due to this we cannot safely accept outside animals. Thank you for your understanding.
This document is posted publicly, it is applicable to ALL SALES. Any sales will be made under the assumption that you have read this document and agree with ALL TERMS.